(FE)
India is witnessing an alarming resurgence of COVID-19 cases with new infections reported from Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. As per latest update from the Union Health Ministry, India is having 257 active cases. While the situation is currently under control, health departments are urging the people to be alert and abide with safety protocols.
As per the latest report, Delhi has reported 23 cases, recording its first surge in nearly three years. Health Minister Pankaj Singh has confirmed that all the patients are stable and are under observation. ”Hospitals have been advised to ensure preparedness- beds, oxygen, medicines, and vaccination facilities are in place,” he stated. The city has restarted genome sequencing reporting through official portals.
A gradual surge is reported from across major states
Karnataka: A nine-month-old baby in Bengaluru has tested positive, among 35 active cases across the state, out of which 32 are from the capital. As per an official note, a slow surge in infections in the last 20 days has been recorded. Vulnerable groups like pregnant women, elderly and those who are suffering from chronic illness have been appealed to follow all the COVID-Appropriate behaviour (CAB).
Andhra Pradesh– This state has added four new cases, in which three are from Visakhapatnam and one from Kadapa. Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav mentioned that the state is ”fully prepared”, as local health units have been put on alert and testing kits are available.
Kerala: This state continues to be the most affected as it has recorded 273 cases in May. Health Minister Veena George highlighted that the early symptom reporting and district-level vigilance to be increased. The public has been advised to avoid making unnecessary visits, and wearing mask is mandatory while visiting a hospital.
Uttar Pradesh: Four new COVID-19 cases have been reported from Ghaziabad. The local health authorities have strengthened the surveillance guidelines. According to District Surveillance Officer Dr RK Gupta have stated that all four cases have come from the Trans-Hindon region. Out of the four patients, three are been under home isolation and one is getting treatment at a private hospital. The health department has started contact tracing and has stepped up the monitoring across the affected area to prevent further transmission.
Haryana: This state has recorded four mild cases till now, all of whom are under home isolation. Monitoring is currently going on the developments. Health Minister Arti Singh Roa mentioned, ”There is no need to panic. The virus is manageable, and prior vaccination has reduced its severity.”
Symptoms of COVID-19
The current wave is dominated by the JN.1 subvariant of Omicron, which usually leads to mild symptoms like:
1. Mild fever
2. The throat is dry or sore
3. Cough
4. Pain in the body
5. Tiredness and headache
6. Runny nose
7. Cough
8. Mild diarrhea
9. Occasional shortness of breath in the vulnerable people
10. Vomiting tendency
Health Ministry advisories
1. To wear masks in enclosed spaces as well as in crowded places.
2. To avoid non-essential travel if symptomatic
3. Getting tested promptly in case symptoms of COVID-19 appear.
4. Always follow hand hygiene.
5. Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses
